Long Beach Gold Star Mothers

The Gold Star Mothers organization was formed after WW1 to recognize mothers who had lost sons or daughters in the service of our country. It is now a national organization headquartered in Washington DC with dozens of chapters across the country.

Four mothers of soldiers who gave their lives, and the founder of Honoring Our Fallen, Laura Herzog, will accompany Councilwoman Gerrie Schipske in the 17th annual Veterans Day Parade on November 9th.
“I asked Honoring Our Fallen to invite Gold Star Mothers to ride in the Veterans Day Parade with me this year.